A | B |
orbit | cavity that contains the eye |
eyelids | movable skin folds |
eyelashes | help prevent large particles from entering the eye |
conjunctiva | mucous membrane that covers the inside of the eyelids and anterior surface of the eye |
lacrimal apparatus | produces and stores tears |
extrinsic muscles | move the eye within the socket |
optic disc | "blind spot" located on the retina |
cornea | circular clear area |
middle layer of the eye | choroid |
cornea | "window of the eye" |
choroid | contains blood vessels that nourish the eye |
pupil | circular opening of the eye |
lens | focuses images on the retina |
aqueous humor | "watery" humor that bathes the iris, lens and pupil |
vitreous humor | clear, jellylike fluid that gives eye shape and refracts light |
innermost layer of the eyeball | retina |
retina | light rays form images here |
optic disc | area where optic nerve exits the retina |
ciliary body | holds the lens in place |
macula | responsible for sharp, central vision |
active in dim light | rods |
rods | do not perceive color |
active in bright light | cones |
cones | perceive color |
sclera | white of the eye |
outer layer of the eye | sclera |
iris | colored part of the eye |